Dubai Fashion Week (DFW) is back from September 1 to 6, 2025, kicking off the global fashion season ahead of New York, London, Milan and Paris. Hosted at Dubai Design District (d3), this Spring/Summer 2026 edition will welcome over 30 designers from the UAE and the world.

From couture to ready-to-wear, the week will be filled with aesthetics and fashion voices. Designers from France, India, Italy, Lebanon, Libya, the UK, Malaysia, the Philippines, Iraq, Turkey, Canada will present their 2026 Spring/Summer collections.

 

For the first time, Germany (Maison Novague), Croatia (XD Xenia), and the Netherlands (Chic & Holland) are part of the schedule.

UAE-based designers taking the spotlight include OTTÉ, Nada Puspita, Dima Ayad, Lili Blanc, Lama Jouni, BLSSD, and more.

Fashion lovers might also want to pay attention to these brands – That Concept (clothing and beauty products), Linen Obsession (bed textiles), Buttonscarves (accessories such as scarves, bags, shoes, brooches, apparel), or FLTRD (lifestyle concept store).

 

 

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Fashion week regulars will recognise big names like:

  • Michael Cinco, whose designs have been worn by Beyoncé and Aishwarya Rai
  • Mrs. Keepa, whose work balances boldness with Parisian influence
  • Les Benjamins, a cult-favourite for streetwear
  • Rizman Ruzaini, a rising couture name from Malaysia

While established designers take over the DFW runways this year, young Arab creatives also have a chance to shine. Arab Fashion Council recently announced a USD 500,000 fund to support emerging designers. With a competition now open, this initiative is a major opportunity — and maybe a stepping stone toward a future debut at Dubai Fashion Week.